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Turp Family History

Turp Surname Meaning

see Thorpe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Turp family from?

You can see how Turp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Turp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Turp families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Turp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Turp families in 1911.
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What did your Turp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turp. 30% of Turp men worked as a Farmworker and 85% of Turp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Turp were Motor Lorry Driver and Domestic (paid).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Motor Driver
    20%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic (paid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Turp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 196 immigration records available for the last name Turp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 423 military records available for the last name Turp. For the veterans among your Turp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Turp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Turp in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Turp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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